Protestantism

» pink101 - I See

In response to errrrrrggggg posted by BrianTubbs:
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Just, in general, I find it more constructive to say things like....
X says this, and it's not true, because of Y
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I see. So, THAT'S why you've been so objective about Zinn?
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:)
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-- posted by pink101

» Brian Tubbs - I See

In response to I See posted by pink101:

Good one. I had a feeling that was coming.

I'm not saying we can't criticize Christian figures. But you must admit my criticism of Howard Zinn is tame compared to some of the things you've said about George Bush.

Bringing this back to the topic at hand, here are some criticisms I would make concerning some of our Christian pastors and teachers of today....

Joel Osteen - good at drawing a crowd and getting people to consider God, BUT.. his sermons are more self-improvement seminar than Gospel. A pastor is supposed to "preach the Word," and Osteen preaches only a narrow portion of that Word.

Jesse Jackson - no Gospel message, he's more activist than preacher, also pretty radical in his political views, and has been embroiled in too many allegations of corruption (personal and public)

» Brian Tubbs - Swindoll

I wanted to add Chuck Swindoll to the list of those we're talking about. He's a favorite practical pastor-teacher. I enjoy his sermons and his books.

» pink101 - Favorite Preachers

In response to Swindoll posted by BrianTubbs:
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Before I comment on D. James Kenedy, I would like to introduce Umberto Eco to the readers in case any of them are not familiar with him. I first heard of him when I read his book, Foucault's Pendulum.
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Eco is well known in certain circles. You can learn a little about him here:
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http://www.amazon.com/Foucaults-Pendulum...
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and here:
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Umberto_Eco
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My reason for bringing him up has to do with his description of what it means to be a fascist in his, "Eternal Fascism: Fourteen Ways of Looking at a Blackshirt". I'm reading a book about Fascism and Kenedy is featured in part of it. So, when I make my statements, I'll be sure to give my references. In the meantime, it would be kind of any readers to check Umberto Eco out. I found the following link at where you can read his "fourteen ways". It's not very long--take you five minutes, maybe.
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http://www.themodernword.com/eco/eco_bla...
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:)
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-- posted by pink101

» Brian Tubbs - Okay

In response to Favorite Preachers posted by pink101:

Read your link. What points do you wish to make?

» pink101 - Okay

In response to Okay posted by BrianTubbs:
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Three weeks later?
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Give me some time to regather my thoughts on this one.
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-- posted by pink101

» Brian Tubbs - Okay

In response to Okay posted by pink101:

Better late than never......right?

» pink101 - Okay

In response to Okay posted by BrianTubbs:
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Keep your eyes on the "Christian Nation" thread.
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I think your question will be answered over there.
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:)

-- posted by pink101

» Brian Tubbs - Preachers you respect

I would like to ask this...

Are there Christian preachers with whom you might disagree, but yet you RESPECT? If so, who might they be?

» pink101 - Preachers you respect

In response to Preachers you respect posted by BrianTubbs:
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You?
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-- posted by pink101